Re: MSG & Clapton

I am not sure that Quadrophenia lends itself to an all acoustic version, 
as does a "Tommy" or even Pete playing some hits by himself.  It seems 
that it would sell the work short.  After all, the crashing of the drums 
and the power of Daltrey's voice on Quadrophenia are what make it stand 
out to me.  This is an album that does not get the credit it deserves.  
I feel that it is the best representation of the strengths and power of 
The Who.  An all acoustic set would dampen that power, especially in NYC 
in front of some 15, 000 fans.  I cannot even imagine Dr. Jimmy in an all 
acoustic set.  In fact, to me Townshend's guitar is the least important 
part of Quadrophenia, with the songwriting, drums, Daltrey, keyboards, 
bass and even Moon's vocals taking precedence.

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Kamesh Nagarajan					(315)425-7942

							knagaraj@syr.edu
Syracuse University College of Law			3L Demigod
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On Wed, 26 Jun 1996, Rich Niven wrote:

> Mark Leaman wrote:
> > People > have argued to me that a NY crowd in MSG wouldn't stand for 
> it...but I might assume better from Who fans entranced by an acoustic 
> QUAD...
> 
> 
> AGREE!!!! I saw Clapton in late '94, doing his blues thing at MSG. IT was 
> 2 hours, of EC doing the Under the Cradle album+,  sitting on stool, (ala 
> his unplugged show). The only acknowledgement of anything previous he did 
> was a slow version of "Born Under a Bad Sign".  The crowd was very 
> respectful, and appreciative of the show. About 40 minutes into the show, 
> some jerkoff behind me starts yelling "White Room!!" over and over for 
> about 20 mintues.......Always an asshole somewhere.
> 
> P.S. TO MARK L. Did you get my package in the mail?
>